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to counterargue

to counterargue

6.0
To answer an argument with an opposing idea
  • verb
  • /ˈkaʊntərˌɑrɡju/
translation icon : contraargumentar
  • During the meeting, she was prepared to counterargue every point raised by her colleague.

Examples

  • It is important to listen carefully before you counterargue in a discussion.

  • I plan to counterargue his points during the debate.

  • He tried to counterargue the proposal, but the evidence was too strong.

  • She counterargued effectively against his claims.

  • Some experts counterargue that climate change is not as pressing as it seems.

  • During the debate, she was quick to counterargue his point with strong evidence.

  • He tried to counterargue her criticism by highlighting the project's successes.

Synonyms

to counter
vsto counterargue
190 4.3

To respond by acting against something

focuses on giving opposing reasoning rather than on physical or strategic response
to contradict
vsto counterargue
174 3.7

To say that something is not true or the opposite of what someone says

gives opposing reasoning rather than merely denying or stating the opposite
to refute
vsto counterargue
  • Formal
88 6.2

To show that an idea or statement is false using evidence

offers opposing reasoning but may not aim to fully prove falsity
to rebut
vsto counterargue
21 7.0

To say or show that a claim is wrong

presents opposing reasoning without necessarily proving the other side false
to counterclaim
vsto counterargue
  • Jargon
1 7.0

To make a claim in reply to another claim, often when you have been sued

gives opposing reasoning in reply without requiring formal or legal framing
to counterpose
vsto counterargue
1 7.9

To put one thing next to another to show contrast

presents opposing reasoning rather than merely arranging ideas in contrast
to put up an argument
vsto counterargue
3.7

To give reasons to support or oppose an idea

is specifically about replying with opposing reasoning rather than any presented case
to counterchallenge
vsto counterargue
8.5

To reply by asking the other person to prove their claim

uses opposing reasoning rather than responding mainly with another challenge

Antonyms

to accept
∞ 1.3

To believe or agree that something is true

to concede
146 4.9

To say that something is true even when you do not want to say it

How Forceful

to demolish
15 4.2
to refute
  • Formal
88 6.2
to rebut
21 7.0
to counterargue
6.0
to counter
190 4.3

Surface Forms

counterargue infinitive
counterargued past
counterargued past participle
counterarguing present participle
counterargues third person singular

Morphology

counterargue = argue (transparent) = counter + argue

The verb is directly formed by adding the productive prefix 'counter-' (meaning 'against') to 'argue', yielding 'argue against', which is predictable to learners.

Etymology

Counterargue comes from counter- meaning 'against', as in counterattack or counterclockwise, and argue meaning 'to give reasons'. So to counterargue is to give reasons 'against' someone's point in a discussion.